Sermons by James Stone (Page 7)

Sermons by James Stone (Page 7)

Who is Jesus? God’s Perfect Image

Who is Jesus? God’s perfect image Hebrews 1:3a The search for God Just talking to other people can reveal that many are on a search for God. They might not necessarily use the word, ‘God’, but the search is there for ‘The Great Being’, ‘Ultimate Reality’, ‘True Meaning’. Pick a term. Spiritual quests. In pursuit of the spiritual. A few years ago it was Julia Roberts’ trendy ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ movie that attracted such a following. Where Liz Gilbert. The…

What has Jesus done? God’s Agent of Creation

What has Jesus done? God’s agent of creation Hebrews 1:2b and 3b Creation controversies Down through the centuries the topic of creation has been fraught with controversy. Amongst Christians, perhaps almost as much as amongst anyone else. Are we talking about creation occurring over six literal twenty-four hour days? Days as we experience days. Or are those ‘first day’, ‘second day’, ‘third day’ references in Genesis 1 to be understood more figuratively. As periods of time rather than strictly twenty-four…

Who is Jesus? God’s Final Word

Who is Jesus? God’s final word Hebrews 1:1-2a A vox pop in Engadine re Jesus I wonder if we did a vox pop here in Engadine. You know where you go around and you ask people what their opinion is on a particular subject. I wonder if we went around Engadine. Or Heathcote. Or whatever suburb you live in. And asked people who do you think Jesus is. What do you make of what Jesus has done. I wonder what…

Guide Us Guard Us – Psalm 5

Psalm 5 For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Turning to God 1 Listen to my words, Lord,consider my lament.2 Hear my cry for help,my King and my God,for to you I pray.3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;in the morning I lay my requests before youand wait expectantly. Psalm 5 God and the Wicked 4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness;with you, evil people are not welcome.5 The…

Enlarging the Narrow Place – Psalm 4

psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. When Life Closes In 1 Answer me when I call to you,my righteous God.Give me relief from my distress;have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4 When People Oppose You 2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame?How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;the Lord hears…

The God Who Saves – Psalm 3

Psalm 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. “God will not save him” 1 Lord, how many are my foes!How many rise up against me!2 Many are saying of me,‘God will not deliver him.’ God will save him! 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me,my glory, the One who lifts my head high.4 I call out to the Lord,and he answers me from his holy mountain.5 I lie down and sleep;I wake again,…